— saucily , adv. — sauciness , n.
/saw"see/ , adj., saucier, sauciest .
1. impertinent; insolent: a saucy remark; a saucy child.
2. pert; boldly smart: a saucy little hat for Easter.
[ 1500-10; SAUCE + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. rude, impudent, fresh, brazen. 2. jaunty.